Victoria 1887 Half-Sovereign Jubilee type MS61 toned a pleasing very fine

toned a pleasing very fine and extremely rare

Beautiful old cabinet tone with some blue iridescence

09g (MCE 277

based on the original design of 1817with the plumed helmet

both Ns ligatured to next letter

Victoria 1887 Half-Sovereign Jubilee type MS61 toned a pleasing very fineVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1887, London, Tower Hill Mint, Golden Jubilee style bust facing left, designed by J Edgar Boehm, small crown and veil on head, pearl earring with pearl necklace, angled imperfect J type J. E. B. truncation variety, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. struck en medaille, crowned quartered high shield of arms, date below either side of bottom of frame, legend commences lower